Abstract
A bidentate halogen-bonding bromoimidazoliophane receptor selectively binds bromide ions in competitive aqueous media (see picture, gray=carbon, blue=nitrogen, brown=bromine). The bromide ions are bound by cooperative convergent bromine atom/halogen-bonding halide anion interactions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1845-1848 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |